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Lauren Curtis’ art reflects her passion for spiritually, culture, and art
By Susan Van Dongen From the Princeton Packet Any person who has five or six different websites has got to be multi-faceted. This would perfectly describe Lauren Curtis, a Franklin Park resident and artist who is a painter, photographer, poet, illustrator, collagist, mixed media, graphic and commercial artist — and then some. However, no…
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Employers, employees can use texting service to find resources
Middlesex County’s Office of Workforce Development has a new mobile service designed to give workers and employers more convenient access to resources to help find employment or qualified workers. By texting the word “workforce” to 56512, users will now be able to access training programs and other services provided by One Stop Career Centers in…
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Finding the funny in politics
Carley Moseley gets big laughs performing with Second City By Anthony Stoeckert From the Princeton Packet During a sketch in Second City’s “Paved & Confused 2,” Carley Moseley plays a news anchor who gets more and more frustrated with the election news she is reporting on. It’s a character Ms. Moseley finds herself…
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David Saint opens a new season with a play about Lee Harvey Oswald’s mother
By Keith Loria From the Princeton Packet George Street Playhouse just opened its 43rd season and it’s a special one for David Saint, as he is celebrating his 20th anniversary as the theater’s artistic director. “It goes so fast. I’ve seen so much change in the theater and New Brunswick itself,” he says. “I remember…
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Officers seek women accused of stealing razorblades
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Middlesex County Crime Stoppers in conjunction with the South Brunswick Police Department (SBPD) are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying two females who stole more than $660 worth of merchandise from a local supermarket. On Oct. 8, two females entered Stop and Shop, 24 Summerfield Blvd., Dayton, and allegedly stole more than $600 worth…
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NBTHS student named a ‘Kid Who Makes Magic’
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) student who is a youth advocate for Tourette syndrome has been named a “Kid Who Makes Magic” by radio station Magic 98.3. According to NBTHS Principal Pete Clark’s nomination letter, every year Ally Abad attends the Tim Howard Leadership Academy for children with Tourette’s that takes place at Rutgers…
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Fran Torello of Weichert, Realtors recognized for company award
METUCHEN– Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced sales associate Fran Torella of the Metuchen office was individually recognized for exceptional performance in September. A top producer, Torella led the entire company for new home listings for the month. Invite this talented neighborhood specialist in to learn about the real estate services that…
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Donations needed for Project Homeless Connect
The Point-in-Time Homeless Count & Project Homeless Connect are seeking items to help the homeless during the winter months. The most needed items include gently used coats; new hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, blankets and warm socks; and hygiene kits. For more information about Project Homeless Connect or to arrange for delivery of donated items, contact Harriet Slonim…

